Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latest installment in the world-famous series by Ubisoft that promises to transform gameplay with effective AI integration. Set against feudal Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will feature several AI-driven features: dynamic dialogues, procedurally generated missions, and enhanced behaviors of NPCs so that the gamer can experience this game in the most immersive manner. All of these innovations apart, Ubisoft already announced several delays and is planning to launch March 20, 2025, in an attempt to create a game worthy of its existence and solve various development challenges. The following article analyses the AI innovations, the possible reasons for the delay, and whether this may bring some harm or benefit to both Ubisoft and the gamers.